Education and Enforcement Officer
Your tasks
Are you ready to make a visible difference across Bridgend? We are looking for an Education and Enforcement Officer to join our Cleaner Streets and Waste Contract Services team at the Civic Offices.
- Deliver community education and outreach on recycling, waste minimisation, and responsible dog ownership.
- Investigate environmental offences-such as fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling-in line with PACE and environmental legislation.
- Issue Fixed Penalty Notices, conduct interviews under caution, compile prosecution files, and attend court.
- Monitor waste contractor performance, conduct monthly LEAMS inspections, and audit Community Recycling Centres.
- Resolve incident reports submitted via the DASH system, collaborating with internal teams and partner agencies.
- Assess and approve extra waste dispensation requests for large families or individuals with medical needs.
Requirements
Are you community-focused, proactive, and passionate about keeping local neighbourhoods clean, green, and safe?
What We Are Looking For
- Educated to QCF/NVQ Level 3, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent professional competence through practical experience.
- Proven understanding and experience in criminal law enforcement, investigative procedures, and PACE standards.
- A full, clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle (business use insurance required).
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable but not essential.
Other
Job Details
- Position: Education and Enforcement Officer
- Location: Civic Offices, Bridgend (with working-from-home flexibility for administrative tasks)
- Contract Type: Temporary Sickness Cover (Contract through to 01/01/2027, with possibility of extension)
- Working Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Flexible working between 06:30 and 20:30; no weekend working)
- Pay Rate: £14.36 - £14.84 per hour
- Travel: Business mileage is claimable (business insurance required for use of your own vehicle)
- Interviews: In person